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Cyclone Ditwah LIVE Updates: Heavy Rainfall Alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Ditwah live updates - Rain alert in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh. Stay tuned for latest news, warnings, and safety information.
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Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates

LIVE Updates: Cyclone Ditwah has intensified over the southwest Bay of Bengal. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh. Stay tuned for real-time updates.

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⏱️ 04:30 PM – Latest Update: Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Minister KKSSR Ramachandran announced that nearly 6,000 relief camps have been established across the state as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Ditwah’s expected landfall.

He stated that accommodation facilities have been set up in cyclone-prone regions to ensure public safety. “We have arranged around 6,000 relief camps throughout Tamil Nadu, though only a small number of people have arrived so far,” the minister told ANI. Authorities remain prepared to expand support if conditions worsen.

⏱️ 04:26 PM – Latest Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh advisory warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, Kerala and Mahe on Saturday. The department noted that isolated areas in coastal Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh are likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall on November 29 and November 30 due to the intensifying impact of Cyclone Ditwah.

⏱️ 03:41 PM – Latest Update: Cyclone Ditwah has moved away from Sri Lanka after causing widespread damage and claiming more than 120 lives. Large parts of the country remain flooded, with infrastructure and road networks heavily impacted. In Malwana, residents were seen using boats to navigate through waterlogged streets following continuous heavy rainfall.

Sri Lanka Floods - Cyclone Ditwah

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⏱️ 03:35 PM – Latest Update: The death toll from floods and mudslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has climbed to 123, while nearly 130 people remain missing, officials confirmed on Saturday. Authorities warned that the toll may rise further as rescue teams continue search operations in several severely affected regions.

According to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre, around 44,000 people have been displaced from their homes and are currently taking shelter in temporary relief camps. Emergency teams remain deployed across multiple districts to manage evacuations, distribute supplies and restore basic infrastructure.

⏱️ 03:30 PM – Latest Update: Parts of Chennai are experiencing inundation as continuous rainfall linked to Cyclone Ditwah triggers flooding in low-lying areas. Local authorities are monitoring water levels and deploying teams to manage drainage and clear blocked routes.

Chennai Flooding - Cyclone Ditwah

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⏱️ 03:25 PM – Latest Update: Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam briefed the media on extensive precautionary measures underway in Cuddalore district as Cyclone Ditwah approaches. He said that inspections were carried out under the District Collector’s supervision to ensure public safety during the heavy rainfall.

According to the Minister, arrangements have been made to provide food and temporary shelter for more than one lakh people across the district. The government has also identified 239 vulnerable areas prone to flooding and waterlogging.

Additionally, 925 pregnant women requiring medical attention have been identified and are being shifted to nearby hospitals to ensure immediate care. Preparations have been made to clear fallen trees, drain excess rainwater, and mobilize emergency response teams. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) units are deployed and remain on standby for any urgent situations.

⏱️ 03:10 PM – Latest Update: India has set up an Emergency Help Desk at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport to support passengers affected by disruptions caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Authorities have requested any stranded Indian citizen in Sri Lanka to contact the emergency number provided for immediate assistance.

⏱️ 03:05 PM – Latest Update: High tides, strong winds and steady rainfall have begun impacting several coastal regions of Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Ditwah moves closer to the shoreline. Weather officials report turbulent sea conditions across Nagore and nearby areas, prompting residents to stay indoors and avoid the waterfront.

⏱️ 02:57 PM – Latest Update: Close to 300 Indian passengers, including around 150 travelers from Tamil Nadu, have been stranded at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport for the past three days after Cyclone Ditwah forced repeated flight cancellations to Chennai. Airport officials said passengers arriving from Dubai and other transit routes are awaiting fresh clearance for rescheduled flights.

⏱️ 02:50 PM - Latest Update – Drone Footage Shows High Waves: Fresh drone visuals from Puducherry reveal extremely rough sea conditions as Cyclone Ditwah intensifies. Strong waves continue to hit the shoreline, prompting authorities to restrict public movement near beaches and coastal roads.

⏱️ 2:45 PM - Latest Update – India Launches Rescue Support: India has deployed two Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant to assist Sri Lanka in ongoing search and rescue efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu. The aircraft, carrying Sri Lankan Air Force personnel, were dispatched to help with flood-hit regions. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that the mission highlights India’s position as a key first responder in regional humanitarian and disaster relief operations.

⏱️ 2:40 -Latest Update – State of Emergency Declared: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a nationwide state of emergency following severe flooding and large-scale damage across the island. An official gazette issued on Saturday confirms the declaration, which comes after opposition leaders and medical associations urged the government to take immediate action. Emergency measures are now in effect throughout Sri Lanka as authorities continue rescue and relief operations.

⏱️ 02:33 PM – Latest Update: Fresh IMD data indicates strengthening wind flow along the Tamil Nadu coast, with intermittent heavy showers reported in Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah edges closer.

⏱️ 02:23 PM – Latest Update: IMD reports heavy rainfall bands approaching Chennai, Cuddalore and Puducherry coastline as Cyclone Ditwah moves closer to the shore.

⏱️ 02:17 PM – Update: Andhra Pradesh coastal authorities deploy disaster response teams in Nellore and Prakasam districts as precautionary measures.

⏱️ 02:15 PM – Update: Fishermen advised strictly not to venture into the sea. Strong winds recorded over Rameswaram and Nagapattinam areas.

About Cyclone Ditwah

Cyclone Ditwah originated near the Sri Lankan coastline and gradually intensified into a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal. The system is currently moving in a north-northwest direction, with its landfall expected along the Tamil Nadu–Andhra coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alerts and advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel in coastal areas.

Government Advisory

Authorities across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh have issued strong warnings for residents in low-lying regions. Schools are closed in multiple coastal districts. Emergency response teams are on standby, and public transport services may be affected based on weather conditions.

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